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Look at the Greek word, panoplia, for “whole armor” in Ephesians 6:11, then do some historical research on the ancient Greek armor (panoply) to get a better footing for this passage.
Paul uses the word “stand” four times in two different verses. Dig deeper into the Greek word and its usages to better understand its importance.
Take some time to sit with the Greek word for “obey” in Ephesians 6:1 and 5. Pay attention to the root word and passages in which it is used. How does the impact of Paul’s message become more fine-tuned with that emphasis?
Read the “bondservants” of Ephesians 6:5-9 alongside Acts 12:5-19 and the “damsel” or “maid-servant” of verse 13.
Read this passage in different Bible translations including the Amplified Bible and the Living Bible to get better insight on Paul’s tone and intention.
Dig into the keywords with your relationship with Jesus in mind first – how He loves you and the way you respond to His love. Once you get a good grasp on the language in that context, re-read it.
With the “therefore” of verse one in mind, read this passage alongside Luke 6:27-36. How do the details of one help support the truth of the other?
Use Blue Letter Bible to dig into the Greek word, mimētēs, for “imitators” (or “followers” in the KJV). Look at each of the six other verses in which the word is used, as well as the root word in which it is found.
Read this passage alongside Isaiah 7:10-13. How do the details of one help support the truth of the other?
Every “let” phrase in this passage has its own cross-reference (or two). Spend each day this week digging into a different one, letting Scripture explain itself.
When I was a child, my grandfather had a small, wooden carving of a globe that he perpetually kept on the shelf of his office as a makeshift bookend.
